College. It has been a bit more than a month since I’ve been here. This is the place where it’s real. This is the place that determines my future. This is the place where I need to step up my game and give it my all. After my short time here I can definitely say that college is my most difficult challenge yet.
I remember back, during senior year of high school everything was so easy. During the beginning of senior year, I told myself that this year would be easy. Because of my short schedule, I’d just spend most of my time hanging out with my friends, staying out late, and missing a few assignments. Although I maintained a decent grade, I know that if I worked harder, my grades would’ve been much higher. But still, I loved senior year. It was one of the best experiences in my life. I wanted it to be always like that; laid back and fun. But, I can’t always live in that moment forever. Time is running. As the end of the school year approached, I began thinking to myself. I thought, “What will college be like? Will I be able to handle it? What kind of challenges will I face?” These questions ran through my mind all the time. I knew I was going to miss senior year. I’m not going to see the same faces I see every day. All of my friends were going away for college or some other CUNY college. It was going to be hard I thought. It was going to be hard to adjust.
Summer went by very quick. It was time to go back to school. But this time, its college. And after a month of being in college, I did not expect anything less. It is hard work. It made me realize how much I missed high school. I miss when I had so much free time. I miss when I had easy courses. I miss having a student metro; I hate paying for my monthly metro card. Last but not least, I just miss the high school experience when teachers actually cared about you. They would hunt you down if you had a missing assignment. In college, they don’t care if you miss an assignment. Professors just give you grades for the amount of work you’ve done and the grades on your exams. I am on my own now. I have to work hard. It’s now or never.
This isn’t me but all of you know this man. This man is one of my inspirations. Steve Jobs changed the world of technology of the future. I too, one day hope I can make such an impact in this world like Steve Jobs once did.
“Do you want to spend the rest of your life selling sugared water or do you want a chance to change the world?” -Steve Jobs
Jacky, I am glad that you are able to assess your strengths and weaknesses as well as areas to help you improve your grades. I know that at times we may feel like our professors do not care about us; this is something I struggled with in college. In high school, it is easier to track down students and develop lasting relationships. 2.5 hours per week over 15 weeks is barely enough time to get to know most students (especially at a commuter school). I am sorry you feel that way! Nice job.